Bears in the Hall of Fame

Chicago Tribune

Quarterbacks, linemen and ball carriers for 17 years feared a looming Doug Atkins. He played for the Bears from 1955 to 1969 and was a key figure in one of football's most potent defenses, especially the 1963 NFL title season when the defenses allowed a league-low average of 10 points per game. Atkins played on eight Pro Bowl teams and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982.

Quarterbacks, linemen and ball carriers for 17 years feared a looming Doug Atkins. He played for the Bears from 1955 to 1969 and was a key figure in one of football's most potent defenses, especially the 1963 NFL title season when the defenses allowed a league-low average of 10 points per game. Atkins played on eight Pro Bowl teams and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982. (Chicago Tribune)